Ureteral compression and obstruction by spine rods.
We present a case of extrinsic compression of a ureter by spinal fixation hardware and adjacent fibrosis that resulted in progressive obstructive hydronephrosis, loss of renal function, and, ultimately, nephrectomy.
Hari
J K
JK
Department of Radiology, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5200, USA.
Zerin
J M
JM
Cohen
M
M
Kayes
K
K
Rink
R C
RC
D002675:Child, Preschool; D003558:Cystoscopy; D005260:Female; D005355:Fibrosis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D016268:Internal Fixators / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008591:Meningomyelocele / Q000150:complications*; D009392:Nephrectomy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014513:Ureter / Q000293:injuries*; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000150:complications